AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Finance: Egypt’s Dayra won a licence to offer microfinance through platforms used by small businesses and freelancers, using transaction data to assess borrowers often overlooked by traditional banks. SMB Tools: Etisalat UAE launched an AI marketing hub to help smaller firms create, run and optimise digital campaigns without specialist teams. Business Growth: Oman Shell’s new Shell Intilaaqah programme will support 15 high-growth SMEs with mentoring, coaching and investor access. Payments: Mastercard is expanding its fraud-protection programme across the Middle East and Africa, with small businesses among the merchants eligible for chargeback protection. Regional Finance: The $600 million Turkic Investment Fund is targeting MSME finance alongside infrastructure, clean energy and digital trade across its member states.
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